Today is metamorphis Monday sponsored by the lovely hostess Susan at http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/! So when you get thru checking out this great metamorphis go on over and see what everyone else has metamorphied! (That can't be a word!)Last Saturday I was on my way to work. I wasn't on the schedule but I'm training a new employee and so I didn't have to be there at an exact time...but anyway, on the way, a church was having a yard sale! I had seen the signs during the week and had planned to go. So I did. And boy howdy, did I find some goodies! But that is for another post so stay tuned! When I got to Curves of course I had to show off my treasures! And one of the ladies asked if they had any lamps. I hadn't been looking for a lamp but I remembered a yellow ginger jar lamp that had a very nice shape to it and told her about it. "I don't think you want yellow but you could paint it!" Well, this week I saw her at work and she couldn't wait to tell me that she had gone to the yard sale just to see what they had. It was late and she expected for there to be nothing left...and there was the lamp I had told her about. Not only did she buy it, but it was so late they had everything on sale at 1/2 price! She paid $1 for this lamp. Here's the before!
Straight out of the early '80's I'd say!
And now are you ready to see what she did with it?!
Just look at that! She painted it with brown & gold paint she already had at home then bought that cool tassel at Hobby Lobby and a little darker lamp shade from Target and VOILA! Isn't it smashing?! Oops! better watch my language around the lamp! Isn't it beautiful?! Cathy had been looking for a lamp and said she had looked at some over $200! I think she said with the tassel and the new shade she ended up spending about $30! Cathy is so proud of it! and she should be! and I am quite honored to be the muse to her creativity! Below this I've posted my Blue Monday so be sure and take a look before you leave!
Hi, Laura Lu! Oh, your friend did do a wonderful job on that lamp! It looks like a completely different lamp. I'm sure the lamp thanks you for telling your friend and your friend for spiffing it up so beautifully!
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Shelia :)
That is very nice! What a great job she did...
ReplyDeleteWow...that is gorgeous! She did a great job! I know she's grateful you told her about it.
ReplyDeleteIsn't spray paint the answer to everthing :) !!! Thanks for your note!
ReplyDeletewow! what a difference!!! great work there for sure!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a deal and what a transformation! The lamp is gorgeous now. Your friend did a geat job!...Christine
ReplyDeleteI would never have guessed that was the same lamp! She did a fantastic job transforming it into a beauty! It looks like a "high end" lamp. I'm looking around at some of my old lamps now, but I'm afraid I couldn't make one look this good. laurie
ReplyDeleteThat lamp is wonderful! Tell her she did a fantastic job and has inspired me! And you are right about paint - it's one of the greatest inventions ever! I can't wait to see what you got - AND - I can't wait till it stops raining (although we need it) and the yard sales start. I am like a horse at the beginning of the race waiting for the gun to go off! Linda
ReplyDeleteThat is a super-cool transformation. Tell your friend she did a great job! I'm still whining about not having a Hobby Lobby :((((
ReplyDeleteI love it! That looks great! I know I have to do that soon with my own lamps... I can't wait for May to get here! Happy Monday!
ReplyDeleteWow, the lamp looks fabulous. I am in the process of trying to antique a couple of old ones and I sure hope they turn out half as nice. I am so glad I found your blog. I just signed up to follow, so I look forward to seeing more. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteYou're so correct there young lassy.Quite the smashing job,it is.
ReplyDeleteSeriously,it truly is a fine job.I would've painted itbut the madallion is the true kicker.WQow.It does look priced into the 100's...Ann
Mornin' Girlfriend...
ReplyDeleteWow...you friend did a marvelous job transforming that pretty lamp! It still amazes me what you can do with a little paint...hehe!!! I can't wait for you to share all of your church sale finds with us!!!
I noticed the new font on your title header...it's beautiful! So glad that you gave photo bucket a try...have you had a chance to play with any of their goodies yet? I just love doing that...it's as much fun as decorating for me! hehe!
Well honey, have a marvelous Monday!
Love ya,
Chari
PS...I'll put some thought into doing a Sunday Scripture Tag! It would be fun, wouldn't it!
That is one gorgeous lamp!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous MM post! ;)
Love your blog Laura!
ReplyDeleteI've been meaning to stop by and say "Hello".
You're always welcomed at mine as well.
~Warmly, Melissa :)
That's such a great transformation. It's fun and very satisfying when you can recycle something like that and make it beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHey Girlfriend...
ReplyDeleteJust read your note...move WHAT??? Hehe! You always put a smile on my face and a giggle in my heart, Girl!!! Thank you for your sweet compliments! Talk to you tomorrow!
Love ya,
Chari
PS...I just left Cindy a note too...I haven't heard from her in a couple of days...I pray that all is well with her and her family!
Dear Laura, so nice to hear from you.. I've had a few really sick days.. just now getting my feet under me again.. Gosh your friend did such a great job with this lamp it looks gorgeous! I see I've missed your living room post.. Oh I will sure be back to see that..such a wonderful room. Talk to you later. Love, Cindy
ReplyDeleteI see I've been missing out on your good post by working so hard in my studio. I must find time to catch up. Please tell your friend she did a most impressive job with this lamp. Wow! Could she gives us a tutorial (or you through her??) I think a lot of us would love to know her secrets. It's gorgeous!!
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Wow, I have definitely got to start thinking "PAINT!" Amazing what everyone in Blogland is able to accomplish with a little paint...including your friend...it looks great! Love the tassel and the new shade is soooo much better than the old one. Your friend has a great eye!
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